hardbound

• Bezeichnet ein Buch mit einem festen, harten Einband, meist aus Pappe oder Gewebe, im Gegensatz zu einem Taschenbuch oder einer weichen Broschur.

Describes a book that has a rigid, hard cover, typically made of cardboard or cloth, as opposed to a softcover or paperback.

1. Having a rigid coverB1formal

   Describes a book that has a stiff, durable cover, typically made of cardboard or cloth.

   gebundene Ausgabe

   • The library has a large collection of hardbound books.
   • She prefers hardbound editions for their durability.
   • The hardbound version of the novel is more expensive than the paperback.

   Synonymehardbackhardcover

   Antonymepaperbacksoftback